Digital Government
New satellite could revolutionize battlefield communications
Experimental TacSat-4 will enable first-ever on-the-move communications from handheld and backpack military radios.
People
Trade shows could be off-limits under new rule
The Office of Government Ethics' recently proposed ethics rule is even more restrictive than it first seemed, according to one industry figure.
Acquisition
Lawmaker wants to scrap small-business classification system
Sen. Claire McCaskill wants to end a long-used system that is "complex,""clumsy" and "nuts."
People
Outrage over $16 muffins marks heightened scrutiny, experts say
Federal agencies should brace for close auditing of all of their activities as part of the drive to cut government expenses, experts predict.
Digital Government
Senate rejects funding bill, shutdown nears
A federal shutdown is still possible, but the Senate will try again before recess.
Modernization
Technology R&D needed to keep edge in innovation, House panel hears
Witnesses testifying before the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education emphasize importance of tech R&D.
People
Agencies should create 'vendor management office,' officials urge
Recommended by the President's Management Advisory Board, the offices would oversee contracts and ensure contractors are delivering what they promise.
People
Status check: 25-point IT plan making a difference
Three federal agency IT leaders offer a snapshot of how the government's 25-point IT management plan is changing their operations.
Digital Government
Could eagerness hurt your career?
Is your quest for the next big thing setting you up for failure?
Digital Government